Shoulder Pain Treatment

Physiotherapy for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes of this problem from trauma to overuse injuries.

It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have shoulder pain, some common conditions or injuries include:

Common Injuries of the shoulder

Rotator cuff tears ( most commonly the supraspinatus)

Rotator cuff impingement syndromes

Bursitis

Bicep tendonopathy

Biceps rupture

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

SLAP Tear ( Adhesion) Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior Tear

Fracture of the Scapula, Clavicle, Humerus

Disclocation of the GH, SC or AC joints.

Muscular imbalance related problems- Winged scapula etc

Calcification of tendons

Over 70% of Patients with Shoulder Pain will recover with conservative physiotherapy Treatment.

When should you consult with our Physiotherapists?

Inability to carry objects or use the arm

Injury that causes deformity of the joint

Shoulder pain that occurs at night or while resting

Shoulder pain that persists beyond a few days

Inability to raise the arm

Swelling or significant bruising around the joint or arm

Signs of an infection, including fever, redness, warmth

Any other unusual symptoms.

Difficulty using your arm for daily living activities.

Physiotherapy treatment for shoulder Pain/Injuries

The important factor in treating shoulder pain is the correct diagnoses of the injury or condition. This is achieved in two ways. The use of imaging ( x-ray, MRI, Ultrasound etc) and secondly by conducting specific tests designed to isolated the cause of pain.

These tests are classified as special test or orthopaedic tests. This allows the Physiotherapist to diagnose the cause of pain and implement a treatment program to achieve a successful result. Treatment will include soft tissue modalities and a structured strengthening program. As all injuries are different the treatment program will vary accordingly.

In some cases surgical intervention may be required. After surgery, physiotherpy treatment will be commenced to help heal and strengthen the corrective surgery. Physiotherapy treatment, both hands on and a structured strenghthening program is one of the most important factors to achieving a successful outcome post surgery.

Physio Professionals are experts in the field of orthopaedic rehabilitation and consult with leading orthopaedic specialists on the Sunshine Coast.

Michelle Crew (nee Peauril) is owner of Physio Professionals Caloundra and Kawana and is an experienced physiotherapist that also holds an Exercise Science degree and is a level 3 Sports Physiotherapist. Michelle studied both at Sydney University and Griffith University (Gold Coast) and completed her level 3 sports physiotherpy course at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra in 2009.

Michelle is known for her Shoulder rehabilitation, working closly with leading Orthopeadic surgeons on the Sunshine Coast, as well as Back rehabilitaion. Michelle is a highly skilled physiotherpist in regards to sports performance and sports injury rehabilitation.